Variegated Tinamou
NameVariegated Tinamou
Common NameVariegated Tinamou
Scientific NameCrypturellus variegatus
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)29.5
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown with prominent buff or yellowish-ochre barring. The head is grayish, and the neck and breast are rufous to cinnamon, transitioning to buffy-white on the belly.
Vocalization / CallA series of soft, mournful, whistling notes, often described as 'whoo-whoo-whoo' or 'pee-pee-pee', typically given from dense cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana.
Identifying Featuresrufous neck and breast, barred dark brown and buff upperparts, grayish head, ground-dwelling, short tail, whistling call
Description
The Variegated Tinamou is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its cryptic plumage. It inhabits the undergrowth of tropical forests, where its coloration provides excellent camouflage. This species is known for its shy nature and distinctive whistling calls.
